Lingaku吃【chī】
HSK 1
- to eat; to consume
- to eat at (a cafeteria etc)
- to eradicate; to destroy
- to absorb
- to suffer (shock, injury, defeat etc)
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to eat; to consume
- to eat at (a cafeteria etc)
- to eradicate; to destroy
- to absorb
- to suffer (shock, injury, defeat etc)
This is the basic meaning of the word 吃, referring to the action of eating or consuming food.
He eats at home every day.
This meaning is often used when talking about eating out, especially at cafeterias, restaurants, or similar establishments.
They often eat at this restaurant.
Let's eat at the school cafeteria together!
This meaning of 吃 is more metaphorical, indicating the action of eradicating or destroying something.
They plan to eradicate this competitor's market share.
When 吃 is used to describe absorbing, it means the process of taking in or soaking up something.
Plants absorb nutrients through their roots.
This sponge absorbs water quickly.
In this sense, 吃 expresses the idea of suffering, whether it's from shock, injury, defeat, or other negative experiences.